Dracunculus medinensis, Guinea Worm Life Cycle

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The life cycle of Dracunculus medinensis, the causal agent of Dracunculiasis. Dracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm) is a nematode that causes dracunculiasis, also known as guinea worm disease. The disease is caused by the female which, at up to 31 inches in length, is among the longest nematodes infecting humans.

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